A Close Shave - Journal Quilt. I created this as a class sample for a Permission 2 Play Class at JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop. This was created using a base of shaving cream, dye na flow paints sprinkled on top, swirled with a toothpick, then silk was placed on top to make the print. It was later appliqued onto batik fabric, layered on batting and backing fabric, free motion quilted with a couching foot, and fused binding.

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Hi roycecreative........thanks for your supportive words. I just followed my instincts on this piece....those black paint splotches in the center kept calling out for black in the border. I decided to try out my new free-motion couching foot and it worked beautifully with the black cord. I have never thought of myself as brave......thanks for the vote of confidence!

There is a shave cream printing tutorial on my blog.....if you are interested in learning this technique.